Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce (SDR) in South Africa
South Africa: Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce (SDR) was 141.22 million SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
141.22 million SDR
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
34th
of 166 countries
All-time high
1.24 billion SDR
in 1968
All-time low
107.80 million SDR
in 1989
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce in South Africa, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in South Africa stood at 141.22 million SDR.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in South Africa peaked at 1.24 billion SDR in 1968 and was at its lowest, 107.80 million SDR, in 1989.
South Africa ranks 34th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce (SDR) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 196.70 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 190.05 million SDR | -3.4% |
| 1952 | 170.10 million SDR | -10.5% |
| 1953 | 176.40 million SDR | +3.7% |
| 1954 | 199.15 million SDR | +12.9% |
| 1955 | 212.10 million SDR | +6.5% |
| 1956 | 224.00 million SDR | +5.6% |
| 1957 | 216.65 million SDR | -3.3% |
| 1958 | 211.40 million SDR | -2.4% |
| 1959 | 238.35 million SDR | +12.7% |
| 1960 | 178.15 million SDR | -25.3% |
| 1961 | 298.55 million SDR | +67.6% |
| 1962 | 498.75 million SDR | +67.1% |
| 1963 | 630.00 million SDR | +26.3% |
| 1964 | 574.35 million SDR | -8.8% |
| 1965 | 424.90 million SDR | -26.0% |
| 1966 | 637.00 million SDR | +49.9% |
| 1967 | 582.40 million SDR | -8.6% |
| 1968 | 1.24 billion SDR | +113.4% |
| 1969 | 1.12 billion SDR | -10.3% |
| 1970 | 666.05 million SDR | -40.3% |
| 1971 | 410.20 million SDR | -38.4% |
| 1972 | 627.55 million SDR | +53.0% |
| 1973 | 664.65 million SDR | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 638.75 million SDR | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 621.25 million SDR | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 443.45 million SDR | -28.6% |
| 1977 | 340.20 million SDR | -23.3% |
| 1978 | 342.65 million SDR | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 351.05 million SDR | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 425.25 million SDR | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 325.15 million SDR | -23.5% |
| 1982 | 264.95 million SDR | -18.5% |
| 1983 | 272.65 million SDR | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 257.60 million SDR | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 169.40 million SDR | -34.2% |
| 1986 | 168.70 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 204.05 million SDR | +21.0% |
| 1988 | 121.45 million SDR | -40.5% |
| 1989 | 107.80 million SDR | -11.2% |
| 1990 | 143.15 million SDR | +32.8% |
| 1991 | 226.45 million SDR | +58.2% |
| 1992 | 232.75 million SDR | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 166.60 million SDR | -28.4% |
| 1994 | 147.00 million SDR | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 148.75 million SDR | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 132.65 million SDR | -10.8% |
| 1997 | 139.65 million SDR | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 140.00 million SDR | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 137.90 million SDR | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 206.50 million SDR | +49.7% |
| 2001 | 200.20 million SDR | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 195.30 million SDR | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 139.12 million SDR | -28.8% |
| 2004 | 139.44 million SDR | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 139.54 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 139.65 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 139.82 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 140.31 million SDR | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 140.49 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 140.56 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 140.66 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 140.77 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 140.77 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 140.88 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 140.91 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 140.94 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 141.01 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 141.01 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 141.01 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 141.05 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 141.05 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 141.09 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 141.12 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 141.16 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 141.22 million SDR | +0.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 141.22 million SDR is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.78 million SDR, 16.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce (SDR) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +113.4% | 582.40 million SDR | 1.24 billion SDR |
| 1961 | +67.6% | 178.15 million SDR | 298.55 million SDR |
| 1962 | +67.1% | 298.55 million SDR | 498.75 million SDR |
| 1991 | +58.2% | 143.15 million SDR | 226.45 million SDR |
| 1972 | +53.0% | 410.20 million SDR | 627.55 million SDR |
| 1966 | +49.9% | 424.90 million SDR | 637.00 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 203.49 million SDR | 170.10 million SDR | 238.35 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 618.21 million SDR | 178.15 million SDR | 1.24 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 510.58 million SDR | 340.20 million SDR | 666.05 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 231.70 million SDR | 107.80 million SDR | 425.25 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 161.49 million SDR | 132.65 million SDR | 232.75 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 158.04 million SDR | 139.12 million SDR | 206.50 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 140.85 million SDR | 140.56 million SDR | 141.01 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 141.11 million SDR | 141.05 million SDR | 141.22 million SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More financial sector data for South Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.08 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in South Africa?
- Gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in South Africa was 141.22 million SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.24 billion SDR in 1968.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 107.80 million SDR in 1989.
- How does South Africa rank for gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April